Then & Now: Growing up together II

These brothers, sisters and cousins went through life together. See them in the past and present.

By Emily Bamforth, mySA.com

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The original picture was taken in fall 1980 when my children were (Jeff) 4, (Jill) 1 and (John) 11. The picture was taken in San Antonio by Zavell Smith photography.

The original picture was taken in fall 1980 when my children were (Jeff) 4, (Jill) 1 and (John) 11. The picture was taken in San Antonio by Zavell Smith photography.

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The current picture was taken this Christmas Day at my home in Cibolo. My children’s names are Jeff Teske, Jill Porter and John Teske.

The current picture was taken this Christmas Day at my home in Cibolo. My children’s names are Jeff Teske, Jill Porter and John Teske.

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The current picture was taken this Christmas Day at my home in... Photo-5968672.68054 - San Antonio Express-News

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Then: Siblings Brian Bowles (age 5) and Emily Bowles (age 9) pose at Colonies North Elementary School in 1996 in front of two Arizona cypress trees planted by Emily four years earlier, when she was in kindergarten. less

Then: Siblings Brian Bowles (age 5) and Emily Bowles (age 9) pose at Colonies North Elementary School in 1996 in front of two Arizona cypress trees planted by Emily four years earlier, when she was in ... more

Now: On Christmas Eve 2013, Brian (now 22) and Emily (Bowles) Oller (now 26) recreated their earlier pose, showing how much both they and the trees have grown in the last 17 years! Both are now proud Texas Aggies (Emily - Class of 2009 and Brian - Class of 2013). Brian is currently working on his Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering at Texas A&M. Emily married last June and is now a Certified Public Accountant at Ernst & Young in Dallas. less

Now: On Christmas Eve 2013, Brian (now 22) and Emily (Bowles) Oller (now 26) recreated their earlier pose, showing how much both they and the trees have grown in the last 17 years! Both are now proud Texas ... more

Sixteen years later, Gina and Michelle graduated together again from Baylor University in 1986--although they chose not to wear matching dresses in college. Gina now lives in Dallas and Michelle is in Edmond, Oklahoma. less

Sixteen years later, Gina and Michelle graduated together again from Baylor University in 1986--although they chose not to wear matching dresses in college. Gina now lives in Dallas and Michelle is in Edmond, ... more

In 2013, sisters Andie (left) and Griffin Foultz re-create a photo originally taken in 2001 in the Guadalupe River near Hunt back. The girls grew up on that river, according to their mother, Ruthie. They ve always loved it and have many wonderful memories of being there. When not on the river, Andie is a freshman at Oklahoma City University while Griffin is a high school sophomore at TMI.

In 2013, sisters Andie (left) and Griffin Foultz re-create a photo originally taken in 2001 in the Guadalupe River near Hunt back. The girls grew up on that river, according to their mother, Ruthie. They

In 2013 sisters Mary Ann Farris and Caroline Grattafiori re-create an original photo taken of them 45 years earlier. Mary Ann lives in Castroville, where she is a bookkeeper for a local company while Caroline is a dental hygienist in Plano

2012: Kristin Brotherman Navarro, RN, and Andrew Brotherman, APD (police officer), visit as often as their varying shifts provide time. Kristin is married to Anthony J. Navarro and they have a son, Aaron Jacon, 4.

2012: Kristin Brotherman Navarro, RN, and Andrew Brotherman, APD (police officer), visit as often as their varying shifts provide time. Kristin is married to Anthony J. Navarro and they have a son, Aaron

Photo from 1964 of the Blankenship kids, (from the left Daniel 2, Gayla, 1, Dave 4) was taken at Christmas at their grandmothers house in Stamps Arkansas.

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Photo from 1964 of the Blankenship kids, (from the left Daniel 2, Gayla, 1, Dave 4) was taken at Christmas at their grandmothers house in Stamps Arkansas.

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Photo from 2012 of the Blankenship kids, (Daniel Blankenship, Gayla Harris and Dave Blankenship). This photo was taken in Jefferson Texas at a mini-family reunion. The family gathered at Diamond Don s Annual Vintage Racing Event to watch our nephew race motocross. Strong family ties hammered into us by our parents have kept us very close over the years. Each event we gather at together is nothing but hilarious fun as we recall growing up, getting into trouble (at least us boys did, sometimes just to protect our sister) all trying to keep our many good childhood memories fresh. Whenever we are together we feel like we are back in grade school, we feel young again. Being together is our fountain of youth.

Pictured left to right: Kathleen, 6, Jackie, 5, and Rick Perrett, 10. The photo is of my husband Rick and his younger sisters, taken at their family home in Clinton, MS, December 1960.
--Debra McClure Perrett

Pictured left to right: Kathleen Perrett Molitor, Jackie Perrett Harrison and Rick Perrett.
The photo is of my husband and his sisters, taken at Kathleen's home in Clinton, MS, November 2010, 50 years after they took a similar photo as children.
--Debra McClure Perrett

In this photo from 1989, sisters Stephanie, 27 at the time, and Amy, 21, bake the family s traditional chocolate birthday cake using a recipe passed down from the grandmother.

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In this photo from 1989, sisters Stephanie, 27 at the time, and Amy, 21, bake the family s traditional chocolate birthday cake using a recipe passed down from the grandmother.

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Then: In this photo from 1989, sisters Stephanie, 27 at the... Photo-3972398.68054 - San Antonio Express-News

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In 1989, the Richardson sisters, Stephanie, 27 at the time, and Amy, 21, posed for a photo baking the family s traditional chocolate birthday cake using a recipe passed down from the grandmother. This past Thanksgiving the girls visited for Thanksgiving (Amy from Washington, and Stephanie from the Chicago area) and decided to re-create the original shot, right down to the decorative weaving that still hangs in the kitchen. And since there were two birthdays to celebrate, it only made sense for them to get out the mixer and bake one of grandma s cake.

In 1989, the Richardson sisters, Stephanie, 27 at the time, and Amy, 21, posed for a photo baking the family s traditional chocolate birthday cake using a recipe passed down from the grandmother. This past

Helen R. Hernandez, 73, and her sister Esther R. Garcia, 74, pose in late October in their mother's home. For many years, their parents Raul and Eudelia owned Rodulfo s Grocery and Meat market on Probandt and Lone Star Blvd. Hernandez is retired from the San Antonio School District where she worked as a teacher s assistant while Esther R. Garcia, 74, is retired tax clerk from Bexar County Tax Office.

Helen R. Hernandez, 73, and her sister Esther R. Garcia, 74, pose in late October in their mother's home. For many years, their parents Raul and Eudelia owned Rodulfo s Grocery and Meat market on Probandt

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. Sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years are Laura (from left), 2, Johnny, 5, Megan (Laura s twin), 2, and Shawn, 3.

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. Sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years are Laura

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Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. The family took a photo of the four children sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin where they spent their early years. In 2010 they returned to the cabin for Johnny Kefauver's marriage and re-created the original shot. They are Laura (from left), 29, Johnny, 33, Megan (Laura s twin), 29, and Shawn, 31.

Back in 1983, the Kefauvers lived in the small town of Rice, Wash., in the rural northeast corner of the state. The family took a photo of the four children sitting on a swing in front of the log cabin

In 1999, Andrew Stier, 7, and his sister Julia, 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier s first published picture book, If I Were President. The book s dedication reads: To every child who aspires to the highest office in the land, and to the possible future presidents in my home, Andrew and Julia. The photo is such a family favorite, they commissioned San Antonio artist Margi Fisher to re-create it in watercolors.

In 1999, Andrew Stier, 7, and his sister Julia, 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier s first published picture book, If I Were President. The book s dedication reads: To every child who aspires to

In 1999, Andrew Stier, then 7, and his sister Julia, then 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier's first published picture book, "If I Were President." Stier's fifth children's book, "Today on Election Day" was recently published, so Andrew and Julia re-created the original photo. Andrew, 20, is studying biomedical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and is planning to vote in his first presidential election. Julia, 16, is a junior at Reagan High School and is involved in the school theater program.

In 1999, Andrew Stier, then 7, and his sister Julia, then 3, pose with their mother Catherine Stier's first published picture book, "If I Were President." Stier's fifth children's book, "Today on Election

On Mother's Day, 1962, bothers John, Frank, Mark and Henry Wright posed for a photo taken while their late father Frank was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard. On Mother s Day of 2012, the boys mom, Emma Wright, asked her sons to re-create the original shot. Henry later made a black-and-white copy of the Now shot and gave it, framed with the Then shot, to their mom as a gift.

On Mother's Day, 1962, bothers John, Frank, Mark and Henry Wright posed for a photo taken while their late father Frank was stationed in Puerto Rico with the Coast Guard. On Mother s Day of 2012, the boys

Twins and best Bettye Lou and Billye Sue Middleton at a family reunion in San Antonio, in June 2012. Billy Sue Hardin retired after teaching school for 44 years.
Bettye Lou Builta taught school 12 years and later worked for HEB in San Antonio and retired in 2000.

Twins and best Bettye Lou and Billye Sue Middleton at a family reunion in San Antonio, in June 2012. Billy Sue Hardin retired after teaching school for 44 years. Bettye Lou Builta taught school 12 years

In this photo taken in 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter get together at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville to remember their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year.

In this photo taken in 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter get together at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville

Then: In this photo taken in 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from... Photo-3637503.68054 - San Antonio Express-News

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In 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter took a photo at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville as they remembered their great-grandmother Fanny Keller, who died that year. In this photo, taken in 2012, the cousins are all teenagers, yet they still get together each September to honor their great-grandmother. The day includes a mass at St. Louis Church in Castroville followed by a family get-together and supper.

In 2004, cousins Madison Saulter (from left), Logan Saulter, Samantha Schulte and Kierstan Saulter took a photo at the home of their great aunt/grandmother Bonnie Keller in Castroville as they remembered

Attached is a photo all my sister-in-laws at a family gathering in 2001. They are (back row): Olga Garcia, Elida Sanchez, Maria Elena Sanchez, and (front row): Maria Guajarado, Celia Sanchez, and Niece

William, left, and brother Maverick Fisher are kitted out in camo to hunt at the family's Piquines Ranch in Tarpley, Tex., in 2012, re-creating a similar photo they'd taken a quarter-century earlier. William still lives in San Antonio, Maverick in Austin. Both lawyers, they still relish trips to Piquines whenever time allows.
--Mary Fisher

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found this picture of my grandmother and her sister (Alta Rice and her sister Auntie Bunin) in Hawaii. The date on the back says July 1955. -- Norma Sturdivant

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found this picture of my grandmother and her sister (Alta Rice and her sister Auntie Bunin) in Hawaii. The date on the back says July

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When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found a photo my grandmother and her sister in Hawaii in 1955. My sister Nancy Herrington (left) and I had a trip planned to Hawaii so we tried to duplicate the picture. We just didn't have the flowered print dresses on hand, though. -- Norma Sturdivant

When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my sisters and I found a photo my grandmother and her sister in Hawaii in 1955. My sister Nancy Herrington (left) and I had a trip planned to Hawaii so

Now: When cleaning out my mother's house last September, my... Photo-3377813.68054 - San Antonio Express-News

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This picture of my three sons was taken in late October 1970 at Dillard's Studio. They were at that time from left to right, Michael, 3, Robert, 1, and Dan, 2. -- Esther O. Lozano

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This picture of my three sons was taken in late October 1970 at Dillard's Studio. They were at that time from left to right, Michael, 3, Robert, 1, and Dan, 2. -- Esther O. Lozano

Photo: Esther Lozano, Reader Submission

Then: This picture of my three sons was taken in late October... Photo-3377808.68054 - San Antonio Express-News

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This pictures was taken in late October, 2010 at my son, Robert's home. They are at that time from left to right, Michael (Khail) Lozano, 43, Robert, 41 and Dan, 42. They are still very close to each other just like when they were little boys. -- Esther O. Lozano

This pictures was taken in late October, 2010 at my son, Robert's home. They are at that time from left to right, Michael (Khail) Lozano, 43, Robert, 41 and Dan, 42. They are still very close to each other

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The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2000.
From top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Christy, & Todd. -- Carol Wilson

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The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2000. From top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Christy, & Todd. -- Carol Wilson

Photo: Carol Wilson, Reader Submission

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The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2011.
Top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Todd, Christy, & Caleb

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The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in 2011. Top down: Matt, Scott, Denise, Todd, Christy, & Caleb

Photo: Carol Wilson, Reader Submission

Now: The "Lyle" Grandkids at the San Antonio Zoo in... Photo-3381917.68054 - San Antonio Express-News

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Top: July 28, 1994, brothers Michael and Drew Saenz at Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Birthday present from their dad.
Bottom: July 28, 2012, back at Texas Rangers game in Arlington, Michael and Drew celebrating birthdays 18 years later. Thanks, Dad! -- Barbara Durand-Hollis less

Top: July 28, 1994, brothers Michael and Drew Saenz at Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Birthday present from their dad.
Bottom: July 28, 2012, back at Texas Rangers game in Arlington, Michael and ... more

Brothers Al (left) and Ken Slavin were 3 and 5, respectively and living in Greenwich, Conn., when this photo was taken in about 1966. "Growing up, Al and I were particularly close because my father's U.S. Coast Guard career necessitated frequent moving," says Ken. "So we were each other's best friend and did everything together."

Brothers Al (left) and Ken Slavin were 3 and 5, respectively and living in Greenwich, Conn., when this photo was taken in about 1966. "Growing up, Al and I were particularly close because my father's U.S.

Al Slavin, 49 (left) and his brother Ken, 50 pose at a family gathering at a local restaurant. Al Slavin is co-manager of Whole Foods at the Quarry Market while Ken is communications manager at Accion Texas. He is also a well-known jazz singer who performs throughout Texas.

Summer 1944, Bill Gros, Albert Karnowski, Theresa Gros, at Karnowski grandparents place, Violet, Tex., for a family reunion. Bill and Theresa lived in San Antonio; Albert lived in Boise, Idaho. Bill and Theresa are brother and sister; Albert is a first cousin. All are grandchildren of Frank Karnowski and Emma Hoelscher Karnowski

Now: Color picture taken in 2009 recreating old picture at the home of Irma Carter Aguirre by husband Ernest. William is an accountant, Mario is in Civil Service, Edward, the youngest recently retired from Saws, Robert is an accountant, Irma celebrated fifty years of marriage last year. Alas the house in Eagle Pass, TX is no longer standing. less

Now: Color picture taken in 2009 recreating old picture at the home of Irma Carter Aguirre by husband Ernest. William is an accountant, Mario is in Civil Service, Edward, the youngest recently retired from ... more

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Then: B&W picture taken CA 1953 at the grandparents Daniel house in Eagle Pass, TX, seated left to right, William(12), Mario(8), Edward(3), Robert(6), and Irma Carter(10).

Then: B&W picture taken CA 1953 at the grandparents Daniel house in Eagle Pass, TX, seated left to right, William(12), Mario(8), Edward(3), Robert(6), and Irma Carter(10).